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P277 DCU

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,149 mi
Last recorded124,149 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 DCU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 124,149 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside track rod end rubber split, no movement

Fail 6 Oct 2012 124,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOJMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pipe on flexi slightly deteraited

Pass 4 Oct 2011 118,915 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 118,693 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 111,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 111,787 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 95,700 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

boot floor corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2008 81,471 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 81,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING WORN

Pass 25 Sep 2007 70,280 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 70,093 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 30 Sep 2006 59,459 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 59,459 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 50,809 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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P277 DCU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 106,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P277 DCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P277 DCU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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